Operator/Production Assistant

Operator/Production Assistant

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Operator / Production Assistant supports daily plant operations by safely operating equipment, assisting in production processes, and ensuring materials are handled efficiently and in compliance with company quality and safety standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining continuous production flow in a fast-paced aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix, or cement environment.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate fixed and mobile equipment (e.g., loaders, conveyors, crushers, mixers, batch plants) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist with production processes, including material handling, batching, and loading/unloading of products.
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and work areas to ensure proper operation and identify maintenance needs.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and MSHA/OSHA regulations at all times.
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Monitor production output and report any issues affecting quality, efficiency, or safety.
• Assist maintenance personnel with minor repairs, lubrication, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Record and communicate production data, equipment status, and operational issues to supervisors.
• Support plant start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals and customer demands.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior experience in construction materials, manufacturing, or heavy industry is a plus. Experience operating heavy equipment (loader, skid steer, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a safety-focused environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.